Herbert Heyes
Acting
Biography
Washington born, Herbert Heyes was an American screen and television actor who starred in an array of movies during his career which spanned from 1915 to 1958. (His earlier stage career began sometime circa 1906-1908.) He appeared in approximately 100 films, including the 1947 holiday classic Miracle on 34th Street. Heyes died in 1958 in California, USA.
Born: August 1, 1889
Place of Birth: Vader, Washington, USA
Known For
One Stolen Night
Diantha Ebberly travels with her parents to the edge of the Sahara to meet her longtime betrothed, Herbert Medford, whom she has never seen. She is rescued from a swarm of beggars by an "Arab," then meets him again when she slips out at night in native dress. They fall in love, but Diantha is abducted by Sheik Amud, then returned safely home by the "Arab." The next morning Diantha discovers her fiancé and lover to be one and the same.
Miracle on 34th Street
Kris Kringle, seemingly the embodiment of Santa Claus, is asked to portray the jolly old fellow at Macy's following his performance in the Thanksgiving Day parade. His portrayal is so complete that many begin to question if he truly is Santa Claus, while others question his sanity.
A Place in the Sun
A young social climber wins the heart of a beautiful heiress but his former girlfriend's pregnancy stands in the way of his ambition.
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars is an anthology series that was telecast from 1951 until 1959 on CBS. Offering both comedies and drama, the series was sponsored by the Joseph Schlitz Brewing Company. The title was shortened to Schlitz Playhouse, beginning with the fall 1957 season.
The Abbott and Costello Show
Bud and Lou are unemployed actors living in Mr. Fields’ boarding house. Lou’s girlfriend Hillary lives across the hall. Many situations arise leading to slapstick and puns.
Salome
Palestine, under the rule of Rome. Salome, daughter of Herodias and both niece and stepdaughter of King Herod, becomes infatuated with the prophet John the Baptist, who publicly denounces the depravity of the royal family and proclaims the arrival of a new messiah. (Film presumed lost.)
Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye
Ralph Cotter, a ruthless criminal, escapes violently from a farm prison. Then, he seduces a dead inmate’s sister, gets back quickly into the crime business, faces corrupt local cops who run the city’s underworld and meets a powerful tycoon’s whimsical daughter.
The Court-Martial of Billy Mitchell
A dramatization of the American general and his court martial for publically complaining about High Command's dismissal and neglect of the aerial fighting forces.
Something to Live For
Advertising executive Alan Miller, a recovered alcoholic who now does interventions on behalf of Alcoholics Anonymous, is called to help Broadway actress Jenny Carey whose developing career is threatened by an increasing dependence on alcohol. Alan's growing interest in Jenny strains his marriage to Edna, with whom he has two children.
T-Men
Two U.S. Treasury ("T-men") agents go undercover in Detroit, and then Los Angeles, in an attempt to break a U.S. currency counterfeiting ring.
Filmography
as Calvin Williams
as General John J. Pershing
as Mr. Gimbel
as J. R. Aldrich
as Judge
as Father Low (uncredited)
as President Thomas Jefferson
as James Marshall
as Dr. Christy
as A.T. Winthrop
as Mr. Evans
as Mr. Randolph
as le juge Tackman
as J.J. Wentworth
as Josiah Davenport
as Lionel Daniels
as Crawley
as Homer Matson
as Charles Eastman
as Col. Drumm
as Dean Tillinghast
as Scott Bellemy
as Général Eaton
as Henry Murchison
as Ezra Dobson
as Judge Finlay Drake
as Theodore Cameron / Dr. Damon Cameron
as Chief Carson
as Mr. Gimbel (uncredited)
as Robert Jeffers
as Henry Jackson
as General (uncredited)
as John H. Cortland
as Capt. Millard (uncredited)
as Judge Jim Hobart
as J.P. Hartman
as Dr. Sherwood - Plastic Surgeon (uncredited)
as Max Thornwald
as General
as Governor Steve Nichols
as Congressman (uncredited)
as Arkansas Sheriff
as Manager (uncredited)
as Sir Cedric [Chs. 5-7]
as Daniels, American Diplomat
as Lieutenant (uncredited)
as Justin Victor
as Herbert Medford
as Captain Blake
as Carteret
as George Duray
as 'Wiki' Jack Horn
as Dr. Vane Carruthers
as Justin Garret
as Bob Wright
as Terry O'Hara
as Jack Crowley
as 'Duke' Charters
as Allen Mackenzie
as Harold Montague
as Dr. Warren Gregory
as Sejanus
as John Galvin
as Jack
as David Atwell
as Mark Harris
as Captain Phoebus
as Dr. Richard Boulden
as Knowles Murray
as John Madison
as Bertie Cecil
as Richard Carew